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Lorain Tornado Anniversary Remembers 1924 Disaster
Lorain marks 76 years since the 1924 tornado that struck at 5 15 pm killing 70 and injuring 350, with wide damage from Sandusky to Amherst. The disaster devastated Broadway and surrounding areas, triggered martial law, mass funerals, and a massive relief response from Elyria, Cleveland, and state authorities.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Broadway
Erie
Elyria Avenues
Ann Smith
13Th and
Sandusky
Amherst
Avon
Glenn's Beach
Cleveland
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Ohio
A.J. Donahey
145Th Regiment
Ohio National Guard
J.R McQuigg
Washington Park
Calvary
Elmwood
Emmanuel Lutheran